Scottsdale has the largest average solar system size in the Phoenix metro — 16.23 kW — reflecting its high-end homes and bigger energy footprints. At $2.06/watt, the average installation runs $33,390 before incentives, with homeowners saving an average of $56,484 over 25 years and typically reaching payback in about 6 years. APS serves the entire city, and the pending 13.99% rate increase in 2026 adds further urgency.
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Scottsdale has the largest average solar system size in the Phoenix metro — 16.23 kW — reflecting its high-end homes and bigger energy footprints. At $2.06/watt, the average installation runs $33,390 before incentives, with homeowners saving an average of $56,484 over 25 years and typically reaching payback in about 6 years. APS serves the entire city, and the pending 13.99% rate increase in 2026 adds further urgency.
Arizona's solar rights law (A.R.S. §33-1816) prevents HOAs from banning panels, and Scottsdale's associations have become increasingly accommodating on aesthetics. Premium panel brands like REC Alpha and SunPower Maxeon are most common here given the higher average system values. APS credits exported solar at $0.076/kWh locked for 10 years, making system sizing to actual load the priority. Compare vetted Scottsdale solar companies below.